Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Market Harborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School Market Harborough, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy Market Harborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #589 of 1,516 | #277 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7470 of 15,697 | #4019 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 137 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 137 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Market Harborough | Market Harborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.greatbowdenacademy.uk | www.stjosephs.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 52.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 60%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 10%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 190 students compared with 137.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (69.4 vs 52.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Market Harborough and Market Harborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School: 137. St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Great Bowden Academy, A Church of England Primary School is 589th of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 277th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).